DIY Cute’n’Cozy Heating Pads

Check out these cute sweethearts! A rice-filled bear, cat and bunny – perfectly sized for your little one’s boo-boos.


From ear aches to growing pains; these special microwaveable stuffies will help comfort away the unpleasant feelings and turn frowns into smiles. Alternatively, these rice-filled animals can be placed in the freezer to create cold packs for bumped knees, tooth aches or other minor ouchies.

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Fabric featured in this DIY is from the Bloomfield collection. See the full fabric group here.

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10 Discussion to this post

  1. KB says:

    Very cute!

  2. Wendy Gale says:

    Looking for sewing instructions to use a newborn sleeper as a teddy bear. Any help would be appreciated!

    • Fabricland says:

      Hi Wendy, Thanks for your comment. We don’t have a pattern available for this, but I just Googled “newborn sleeper as a teddy bear” and there are a few links to patterns (Pinterest) and image inspiration for this type of project. The internet is a wealth of information when it comes to craft projects! Good luck with your search and Happy Sewing!

  3. Suzanne Godin says:

    These are so cute and practical … shall do a few for grandchildren and friends. Thank you for this great idea!

  4. Jody Griffiths says:

    I think that it should be mentioned that in order to be able to be used safely in the microwave, 100% cotton thread should be used for sewing. I made the kitty and it turned out so cute.

    • Fabricland says:

      Hi Jody, Thanks for your comment, we appreciate your feedback. Glad to hear your attempt at the project worked well. If you share your DIY on social media be sure to tag us using #sewsnapandshare. Enjoy your day!

  5. Lynn Harrison says:

    What kind of rice.

    • Fabricland says:

      Hi Lynn, Thanks for your interest. Any rice can be used, but if microwaving a scented rice, such as Jasmine, will give it off more of a scent than regular white rice.

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